Apprentice Plumber
Fixed Term: Four years for length of apprenticeship course.
Location: This post is based at Link’s Falkirk office. However, travel will be required throughout Central Scotland, including travel to Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Hour of Work: 39 per week, Monday to Friday.
The Role
At C~urb, part of Link, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our people have made our award-winning social enterprise the success it is today and as it continues to grow, we want them to be the best they can be and to reach their potential.
C~urb is looking for an Apprentice Plumber to join our Property Maintenance team. The Apprentice Plumber will work in the In-House Trades team to deliver a high-quality service to Link’s tenants.
The Apprentice Plumber will work under the direction and guidance of an experienced supervisor, carrying out all aspects of plumbing work on refurbishments and reactive maintenance in Link’s properties. You will work towards an SVQ Level 3 in Plumbing, requiring attendance at college along with practical experience.
This role involves assisting tradespersons with general plumbing work, including new installations and repairs. Working under direction of an experienced tradesperson, you will learn the process of understanding drawings and work in accordance with specifications.
The Apprentice Plumber will assist with routine checking and testing of all types of plumbing systems, including the location and repair of faults. During this apprenticeship you will also learn about Gas servicing and repairs and be able to work on the Gas install teams. The post holder will demonstrate commitment to excellent customer service by being polite, showing respect for property, maintaining expected standards of work and ensuring workspace is kept tidy.
About You
As an Apprentice Plumber, you will have a willingness to undertake the industry approved pre-employment assessment, which will be carried out if selected to the interview stage of the selection process. You will have a minimum of four National 4 or National 5 qualifications (or equivalent).
This role requires a commitment to completing the required practical and academic training requirements of the apprenticeship. The Apprentice Plumber will have an ability to understand and follow instructions and the ability to carry out manual duties.
You will have a willingness to learn new skills and will have good time management and strong communication skills. The post holder will have the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
In return you will be offered the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through employee training and development. You can expect to work in a supportive, trusting and transparent working environment, with the autonomy to offer creative and innovative solutions whilst maintaining Link’ s values; Responsibility, Empathy, Social Impact, Participate, Equity, Challenge and Transparency.
For further information on the main position accountabilities and a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job Information Pack above.
What’s in it for you?
As an Investor in People, we strive for continuous improvement through the management and growth of our staff, offering a wide range of training and development opportunities.
As a C~urb employee, you'll likely benefit from the following:
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Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases and discretionary non-consolidated pay awards subject to terms of the scheme
- 35 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus an additional 1 day’s pro rata holiday per year after 1 years’ service up to a maximum of 40 days per year
- Opportunity to buy and sell holiday days
- Enhanced company sick and family friendly pay
- Access to paid qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities and funded professional membership
- Defined contribution pension with matched generous employer pension contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution options
- Access to a Salary Exchange car leasing scheme, subject to the terms of the scheme
- Life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits
- Healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants and other services
- Employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being
- Access to purchase annual corporate clothing vouchers
- Access to a credit union savings and borrowing scheme
- Access to discounts on mobile airtime plans and much more!
For a full list of benefits available to employees, please see the following link - Work with us | Link Group
You will work with colleagues who offer support to ensure our customers' expectations are met. In return, we are looking for applications from people who will contribute to our aims and work to the highest professional standards.
This role is subject to Level 1 Disclosure check under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.
Closing Date: 11:59pm on Sunday 7 June 2026.
Interview Date: Interviews will be held on Monday 29 June 2026 at Link's Falkirk Office.
How to Apply
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We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion. Our interview locations are wheelchair accessible, with step-free access. If you have any specific access requirements, please let us know and we will be happy to support.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
